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= Introduction = |
= Introduction = |
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After setting up a [[Active_Directory_Domain_Controller|Samba Active Directory (AD)]] or an [[NT4_Domains|Samba NT4 domain]], you have to join machines to the domain. Only machines joined to the domain are enabled to use domain resources. During the join, a machine account is created in the domain to authenticate the computer as a member. |
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In case, you are joining a Windows Server <u>as a domain controller (DC)</u> to an AD, see: |
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This documentation describes the join process as a Windows domain member to a Samba Active Directory or Samba NT4 domain. |
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* [[Joining_a_Windows_Server_2008_/_2008_R2_DC_to_a_Samba_AD|Joining a Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 DC to a Samba AD]] |
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* [[Joining_a_Windows_Server_2012_/_2012_R2_DC_to_a_Samba_AD|Joining a Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 DC to a Samba AD]] |
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Use this documentation for joining a Windows client or server operating system to a Samba AD or Samba NT4 domain as a domain member. |
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= System Requirements = |
= System Requirements = |
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== Windows |
== Supported Windows Versions == |
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To join a |
To join a domain, the Windows edition requires the corresponding capabilities. You can join the following Windows operating systems as a domain member: |
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<u>Workstation editions</u> |
<u>Workstation editions:</u> |
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* Windows 10 Pro |
* Windows 10: Pro, Enterprise, and Education |
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* Windows 8 |
* Windows 8 and 8.1: Pro and Enterprise |
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* Windows 7 Professional |
* Windows 7: Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise |
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* Windows Vista |
* Windows Vista: Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise |
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* Windows XP Professional |
* Windows XP: Professional |
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* Windows 2000 Professional |
* Windows 2000: Professional |
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* Windows NT4 ''( |
* Windows NT4 ''(only NT4 domain support)'' |
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<u>Server (all editions):</u> |
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* Windows Server 2012 and 2012R2 |
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* Windows Server |
* Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2 |
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* Windows Server |
* Windows Server 2003 and 2003R2 |
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* Windows Server 2003 / 2003R2 |
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* Windows Server 2000 |
* Windows Server 2000 |
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== Permissions == |
== Permissions == |
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To join a |
To join a machine to a domain you require: |
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* local administrator permissions on the computer you want to join |
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* credentials of a domain account that is enabled to join machines to the domain. For example: |
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** the domain administrator account |
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** At least the Domain Administrator account can join computers to a domain, but it's possible that the permissions are [[Delegation/Join_machines_to_a_domain|delegated to other accounts]], too. |
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** an account with [[Delegation/Join_machines_to_a_domain|delegated permissions]] (AD only) |
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** In an Active Directory, [https://support.microsoft.com/kb/243327/en authenticated user accounts are allowed per default to join up to 10 machines] to the domain, if this wasn't changed or disabled by the Domain Administrator. |
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: Note, that in an AD authenticated user accounts are enabled to join up to 10 machines to the domain, if the administrator has not disabled the feature. See https://support.microsoft.com/kb/243327/en |
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Ask your Domain Administrator for details. |
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In an Active Directory (AD), a working DNS configuration is indispensable. AD uses DNS to locate domain controllers (DC), resolve host names, and for many other tasks. Ensure that the client has at least one DNS server configured, that is able to resolve the AD DNS zone. For further information, see [[DNS_Configuration_Windows|DNS Configuration on Windows Hosts]]. |
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The client requies to have at least one DNS server configured, that is able to resolve names of the Domain it should join. |
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See [[DNS_Configuration_Windows|DNS Configuration on Windows]]. |
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⚫ | Active Directory uses Kerberos for authentication. Kerberos requires that the domain member and the domain controllers (DC) are having a synchronous time. If the difference exceeds [http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc779260%28v=ws.10%29.aspx 5 minutes] (default), the client is not able to access domain resources for security reasons. |
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Before you join the domain, check the time configuration: |
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* Open the Control Panel. |
* Open the Control Panel. |
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* Navigrate to "Clock, Language and Region". |
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* Click "OK" to save the changes. |
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The procedure is for all Windows versions the same. It just differs in the ways opening the "System Properties" window. |
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* The first step differs on your OS version: |
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:* Windows 10 |
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::Search in the start menu for "System" and click the "System - Control panel" entry. |
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::[[Image:Join_Win10_Search_System.png]] |
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:* Windows 8 + 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 + 2012R2 |
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::Search on the Modern UI screen for "System" and click the icon. |
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::[[Image:Join_Win8_Search_System.png]] |
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:* Windows Vista + 7 / Windows Server 2008 + 2008 R2 |
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::Right-click to "Computer“ (e. g. on your desktop or in the start menu) and choose "Properties“. |
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::[[Image:Join_Win7_Computer_Properties.png]] |
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* All further steps are the same on each Windows OS (the appearance may differ): |
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* Open the "Control Panel". |
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:* Click "Change settings“ in the "Computer name, domain and workgroup settings“ area. |
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::[[Image:Join_Change_Settings.png]] |
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* Navigate to "System and Security" / "System". |
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::[[Image:Join_System_Properties_Window.png]] |
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* Click "Change settings", next to the computer name. |
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::[[Image:Join_Enter_Domain_Name.png]] |
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::''Note: If your client is able to resolve the NetBIOS name of your domain, you can use the this one (e. g. "SAMDOM“). Otherwise you have to enter the full DNS name of your Domain (e. g. samdom.example.com).'' |
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* On the "Computer Name" tab, click the "Change" button. |
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:* Click "OK“ |
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* Verify the computer name. If you rename the computer, reboot before joining the domain. |
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::[[Image:Join_Enter_Credentials.png]] |
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* Select "Domain", enter the name of your domain, and click "OK". |
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:* Click "OK“. |
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: Active Directory (AD) only: You can enter the NetBIOS name of the domain, if your client is able to resolve it. For example: "samdom" instead of "samdom.example.com". |
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* Enter the credentials of an account that is able to join a computer to the domain. For example, the domain administrator account. Click "OK" to continue. |
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:* If the join succeeded, you will be welcomed in the domain. |
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::[[Image:Join_Welcome.png]] |
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* Reboot the computer after the computer successfully joined the domain. |
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:* Reboot to take changes effect. |
Revision as of 15:41, 31 August 2016
Introduction
After setting up a Samba Active Directory (AD) or an Samba NT4 domain, you have to join machines to the domain. Only machines joined to the domain are enabled to use domain resources. During the join, a machine account is created in the domain to authenticate the computer as a member.
In case, you are joining a Windows Server as a domain controller (DC) to an AD, see:
- Joining a Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 DC to a Samba AD
- Joining a Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 DC to a Samba AD
Use this documentation for joining a Windows client or server operating system to a Samba AD or Samba NT4 domain as a domain member.
System Requirements
Supported Windows Versions
To join a domain, the Windows edition requires the corresponding capabilities. You can join the following Windows operating systems as a domain member:
Workstation editions:
- Windows 10: Pro, Enterprise, and Education
- Windows 8 and 8.1: Pro and Enterprise
- Windows 7: Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise
- Windows Vista: Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise
- Windows XP: Professional
- Windows 2000: Professional
- Windows NT4 (only NT4 domain support)
Server (all editions):
- Windows Server 2012 and 2012R2
- Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2
- Windows Server 2003 and 2003R2
- Windows Server 2000
Permissions
To join a machine to a domain you require:
- local administrator permissions on the computer you want to join
- credentials of a domain account that is enabled to join machines to the domain. For example:
- the domain administrator account
- an account with delegated permissions (AD only)
- Note, that in an AD authenticated user accounts are enabled to join up to 10 machines to the domain, if the administrator has not disabled the feature. See https://support.microsoft.com/kb/243327/en
Required Settings for NT4 Domains
If you are joining the host to a Samba NT4 domain, some Windows operating systems require modifications. See Required Settings for Samba NT4 domain.
DNS Settings (AD only)
In an Active Directory (AD), a working DNS configuration is indispensable. AD uses DNS to locate domain controllers (DC), resolve host names, and for many other tasks. Ensure that the client has at least one DNS server configured, that is able to resolve the AD DNS zone. For further information, see DNS Configuration on Windows Hosts.
Date and Time Settings (AD only)
Active Directory uses Kerberos for authentication. Kerberos requires that the domain member and the domain controllers (DC) are having a synchronous time. If the difference exceeds 5 minutes (default), the client is not able to access domain resources for security reasons.
Before you join the domain, check the time configuration:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Navigrate to "Clock, Language and Region".
- Click "Date and Time".
- Verify the date, time, and time zone settings.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Joining a Windows Client or Server to a Domain
- Open the "Control Panel".
- Navigate to "System and Security" / "System".
- Click "Change settings", next to the computer name.
- On the "Computer Name" tab, click the "Change" button.
- Verify the computer name. If you rename the computer, reboot before joining the domain.
- Select "Domain", enter the name of your domain, and click "OK".
- Active Directory (AD) only: You can enter the NetBIOS name of the domain, if your client is able to resolve it. For example: "samdom" instead of "samdom.example.com".
- Enter the credentials of an account that is able to join a computer to the domain. For example, the domain administrator account. Click "OK" to continue.
- Reboot the computer after the computer successfully joined the domain.